Orange Peel
11-08-2005, 01:48 PM
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
Mine is glass smooth. I walked around my car just to be sure.
11-08-2005, 01:53 PM
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My Ride: '04 BMW E60 530 black/black
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i dont think i've ever wax my car in my 1 year of using it 
11-08-2005, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='195235' date='Nov 8 2005, 02:10 PM
Overall, the paint job on my new 550 is OK ... but it seems like the quality of BMW paint jobs is not what is was even 5 years ago. As others have mentioned here, the clear coat seems a bit soft and is very susceptible to chips & scratches.
My Jet Black car - now with 10 coats of Zaino - looks rich and deep. But it does have an orange peel-like quality to it. Is it just my car ... or does yours have a similar look to the surface?
My Jet Black car - now with 10 coats of Zaino - looks rich and deep. But it does have an orange peel-like quality to it. Is it just my car ... or does yours have a similar look to the surface?
11-08-2005, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by m5lover' post='195371' date='Nov 8 2005, 04:53 PM
i dont think i've ever wax my car in my 1 year of using it
Yes, well, be thankful you don't live in Chicago ... winters here with snow and slush and salt can be brutal on a car ... and there are not many opportunities to wash it as much during winter either. So I'm trying to get as much protection on as possible.
This orange peel issue doesn't really bother me too much ... that one photo just happened to catch the light just right to show it at the extreme. I just wanted to know if this is typical enough of most BMWs these days, and based on what BlueRocket said, and what ECFan shows, this looks like the norm.
Gee, I feel better already.
11-08-2005, 05:59 PM
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Around 2000, US regulations have made all car manufacturers switch to water-based paint to protect the environment. This has lead to the "lesser" quality paint on newer cars but I think things will improve as better technology improves on the paint processes.
11-08-2005, 06:19 PM
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My Ride: 04 545 jet black/beige, smg sport,premium,sunshades,logic7,cwp,nav,pdc,bluetooth,16.0,light tint all around,Pirelli PZeroNero
Originally Posted by tachyon' post='195235' date='Nov 8 2005, 02:10 PM
Overall, the paint job on my new 550 is OK ... but it seems like the quality of BMW paint jobs is not what is was even 5 years ago. As others have mentioned here, the clear coat seems a bit soft and is very susceptible to chips & scratches.
My Jet Black car - now with 10 coats of Zaino - looks rich and deep. But it does have an orange peel-like quality to it. Is it just my car ... or does yours have a similar look to the surface?
My Jet Black car - now with 10 coats of Zaino - looks rich and deep. But it does have an orange peel-like quality to it. Is it just my car ... or does yours have a similar look to the surface?
11-08-2005, 06:34 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Yes, well, be thankful you don't live in Chicago ... winters here with snow and slush and salt can be brutal on a car ... and there are not many opportunities to wash it as much during winter either. So I'm trying to get as much protection on as possible.
This orange peel issue doesn't really bother me too much ... that one photo just happened to catch the light just right to show it at the extreme. I just wanted to know if this is typical enough of most BMWs these days, and based on what BlueRocket said, and what ECFan shows, this looks like the norm.
Gee, I feel better already.
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I used to live in Canada with a jet black E46, I wax it twice a year, once afte the snow and once before the snow and the paint job is smooth as glass. Goes into the auto car wash no problem (touchless of course). Waxing it too much will rub off some of the clear coat you have on your car which give it some orange peel effect. The thing is give it a nice clean hand wash before waxing, anything overdose will kill you.
11-08-2005, 07:35 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by donv' post='195469' date='Nov 8 2005, 06:04 PM
No orange peel on my silver gray.
Theres a little bit on mine... not as bad as the ones in the pic.